Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 , IMO, the only relationship to kombucha and bionade might be the yeasts Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is common to kombucha and beers. http://www.bionade.com/bionade.php/20_en/20_product/10_innov ation?usid=44f4811bc30a244f4811bc386c claims it is a fermentation of water and malt. malt + ferment usually indicates beer. The mash is probably distilled via hydrosol and the clear liquid is captured. A second distillation could capture and remove the alcohol (maybe 4-5%) the remainder is bionade. (a distillate and no longer a ferment) flavors could be added during the first or second distillation. You can brew KT with a high mineral content - such as in unrefined sugars, syrups, honey. You can also ferment KT with mineral water and many people use well water with some nasty minerals (etc) in it. Minerals are not used by the ferment and have no (known) effect. They will affect the taste. Minerals generally are bitter-tasting. You can distill kombucha Mushroom Tea and add flavors like cayenne, stevia, ginger, garlic, which would be all clear. http://tinyurl.com/roazs At the other end of spectrum is EM A anerobically composted mix of household food garbage, one typically finds a fine, a white film on the outer layer of compost. Effective Micro-organisms http://www.auroville.com/auroannam/em.htm Happy fermenting, Ed Kasper LAc. Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist www.HappyHerbalist.com Santa Cruz, CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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